Intensive Support Pupil Assistant | Nurturing Learner

Perth and Kinross Council; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous annual leave package

6 days public holiday and an extra day

Pension scheme eligibility

Flexible working and family-friendly/2

Wellbeing framework and benefits range

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council is hiring an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant for Coupar Angus Primary School on a fixed-term contract until 15 August 2027. The role covers 27.5 hours per week during term time, with a salary in the range of £18,847 to £20,505.

You will support a learner with complex additional support needs, collaborating with staff, families and partner agencies to enable learning, independence, and achievement within an inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and adaptable individual with passion for supporting children and young people with additional support needs.
• Experience building positive relationships with learners, using nurturing and supportive communication, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Experience with children with complex additional support needs, autism, social, emotional and behavioural needs, or within an intensive support environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow individual support plans, use initiative when required, and maintain a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff, families and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, nurturing support for an individual learner within the Intensive Support Provision at Coupar Angus Primary School.
• Enable learners to engage successfully in learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential.
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and partner agencies to meet individual needs and promote inclusion, wellbeing and belonging.

Job description

Perth and Kinross Council is hiring an Enhanced Pupil Support Assistant for Coupar Angus Primary School on a fixed-term contract until 15 August 2027. The role covers 27.5 hours per week during term time, with a salary in the range of £18,847 to £20,505.

You will support a learner with complex additional support needs, collaborating with staff, families and partner agencies to enable learning, independence, and achievement within an inclusive school community.